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ARK-1001: North Fennoscandinavian Archaeology: From the Late Glacial to AD 1 Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year. | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Examination semester
Spring | Objectives
Compulsory preliminary subject as part of the bachelor degree in Archaeology; also serves as a subsidiary subject in Social Anthropology, Geology and Biology. | Contents
This course provides an overview of the cultural historical development during the early Stone Ages and early metal period in the northern regions, with an emphasis on Northern Norway. The course provides a knowledge of both material objects (through the material course) and the most important cultural remains (types of settlement, graves, rock carvings, etc.) during this period. In addition, an introduction will be given to the most central archaeological issues currently linked to life in the north during this period. The course includes an excursion to relevant types and areas of cultural remains.
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Lectures. | Coursework requirements
Deltakelse på undervisning og ekskursjon
| Exam and assessment
Portfolio assessment.
Work requirements:
Compulsory attendance at lessons. Approved participation in the group excursion.
The examination to decide the grade to be awarded consists of three essays/submissions, each approximately 4 pages in length, to be handed in at various stages during the course. The final grade will be decided after the last submission, so that the content of the portfolio can be assessed in its entirety.
Grading A-E=pass, F=fail. The course is open for re-sit examination early in the following semester. | Contact person/lecturer
Brita Solvang | Recommended reading/syllabus
See homepage. | Homepage
http://uit.no/arkeologi/emner/2
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Teaching spring 2006
Forelesning første gang: 10. januar, kl 10.15, rom L-133 i Breiviklia
Responsible teacher:Prof. Charlotte Damm | | Forelesning | Foreleser: Professor Chalotte Damm.
Forelesning første gang: 10. januar, kl 1015, rom L-133 i Breiviklia
| | Eksamen | Eksamen: Kunngjøres senere.
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